Bundaberg is situated amidst sugar cane fields close to the coastline of southeastern Queensland. Since the 1870s, sugar has been the cornerstone of Bundaberg’s economy; however, it is renowned as Australia’s capital of rum, with Bundaberg Rum exported globally. The subtropical climate also supports a variety of crops, contributing to local beverages, such as Bundaberg Brewed Drinks’ famous ginger beer. Visitors to Bundaberg will find a remarkable botanic garden, home to attractions including a museum dedicated to aviator Bert Hinkler, a pioneer of aviation in the 1920s and 1930s.